The Book of Virtues
I ordered this book as well as the Children's Book of Virtues (+800 pages). It is one of the best books (if not the best) I have ever purchased. After reading all of the 'business' books and 'how to think' books it was time to go a different route. This think is filled with stories, fables, essays, poetry about virtues (the children's book is abbridged and illustrated): - Self-Discipline
- Compassion
- Responsibility
- Friendship
- Work
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Faith
I will be sharing little snippets as I go through this wonderful book. Here's the first:On Self-Discipline - Our Lips and EarsIf you your lips would keep from slips, Five things observe with care:Of whom you speak, to whom you speak, And how and when and where.If you your ears would save from jeers, These things keep meekly hid:Myself and I, and mine and my, And how I do and did.
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In the end, with the route you've decided to go, I think you'll find you made a wise decision.
Your snippet from the Book of Virtues reminded me of a song we sing from time to time:
Oh be careful little eyes, what you see
Oh be careful little eyes, what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in tender love
So be careful little eyes, what you see.
Oh be careful little ears, what you hear
Oh be careful little ears, what you hear
For the Father up above is looking down in tender love
So be careful little ears, what you hear.
Oh be careful little tongue, what you say
Oh be careful little tongue, what you say
For the Father up above is looking down in tender love
So be careful little tongue, what you say.
Oh be careful little hands, what you do
Oh be careful little hands, what you do
For the Father up above is looking down in tender love
So be careful little hands, what you do.
Oh be careful little feet, where you go
Oh be careful little feet, where you go
For the Father up above is looking down in tender love
So be careful little feet, where you go.
Two recommendations for you: Knowing God by J.I. Packer and The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. These books aren't a how-to on thinking, but you'll find that's exactly what you're doing (i.e., learning how to think). Well, that's what they made me do.
BTW - Enjoy the blog. I'm glad Terry had a link to it. The RSS feed for order tracking was a great idea. I was thinking of how I could incorporate it in our setup. Good times.
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